Best Miss Information A Trivia Podcasts (2024)

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Game Devs Are Worried About Live Service Games, Binge Vs Weekly Releases and Gaming for Science 50:57

1h ago50:57

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The Australian Stop Killing Games Petition is now active. Sign it here: https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6080 Live service games seem like the future of gaming, but the tide seems to be changing. A survey of game developers says that the majority are concerned about the future of live service games and their sustainability. Do you pref…

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Stop Killing Games, The Case of the Missing Anime and The New Lunar Time Zone 48:00

11d ago48:00

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Ross Scott's Campaign to save games has kicked off, and we're sharing his battle plans. This is something we can all do to help prevent games from being destroyed. With the death of Funimation, anime is also at risk of being taken away from you. Paid products aren't showing up on CrunchyRoll's site. They claim everything will eventually be availabl…

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A Nerds Amalgamated 200th Episode Special - An Interview with Worthy Chaos Comics Creator : Corissa Grant 58:14

18d ago58:14

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For our 200th episode, we've interviewed Corissa Grant from Worthy Chaos Comics to talk about their series Redemption, a comic about love, a war involving the ancient Egyptian and Celtic pantheons, demon hunters, and a whole lot of gore. Corissa tells us about how she got into writing comics, how she found an artist, the challenges of managing a co…

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Don't Reboot The Crow, Neuralink Success, and Pokemon Law 1:02:41

29d ago1:02:41

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The Crow is one of BPM's favourite movies, as well as a Brandan Lee's final film role. There's talks about rebooting it with a new storyline and BPM, along with the original director, are not very happy about it. Neuralink has begun human trials, beset with animal testing issues and beaten to market by over a decade. The Nerds discuss the sci-fi fu…

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WB Kills Another Company, The Oscars and Razzies, and How Stress Makes You Dumber 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Warner Bros seem to be intent on killing everything they own. The latest casualty is Adult Swim's Games library. Professor reminisces about some of his favourite games from this publisher that will no longer be available to customers. The Oscars and Razzies happened again this week, so the Nerds discuss the impact the winners might have on the dire…

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Yuzu and The Crew Updates, Executive Meddling and Teaching Children to Talk 49:47

1M ago49:47

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This week we bring you the latest updates in the Nintendo vs Yuzu case, the first shots in the war to save games from deletion, and the push towards even more live service games. Executives are ruining movies. We discuss the reasons and the solutions to escape executive meddling. Finally, we put on our boomer hats to complain about how kids these d…

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Nintendo Vs Yuzu, Marvel's Future, and The Benefits of Green Space 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Nintendo are suing a Fruit company. The Yuzu emulator is under attack. The Professor has some thoughts on how this affects the future of games preservation. Marvel are trying to recover from a few big failures recently. The DJ ponders their future projects and what they need to do to bring the audience back. Going outside is really, REALLY good for…

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The Future of Games Consoles, Tyler Perry and Sora AI, and Gaming For Your Health 51:26

2M ago51:26

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Rumours are flying about the next generation of games consoles. The Nerds discuss the future and where we might be going next, whether that's a mid generation Pro release, a full new generation, or the PC master race. Sora AI has scared Tyler Perry away from an $800m investment. Perry thinks the future is all AI, all the time, but we think there's …

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OpenAI's Sora, Game Key Resellers and Delicious Meaty Rice 53:27

2M ago53:27

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OpenAI's Sora has gotten Hollywood in a tizzy about robots taking their jobs. Again. Hopefully the robots don't come for us next. You might be tempted to buy games cheaply on a key reseller, but game devs would really rather you pirate their games instead. We'll tell you why. Scientists have grown lab grown meat on a substrate of rice. Professor th…

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Fighting Anticheat, Rise of the AntiFans and the reason you shouldn't pick your nose 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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With Vanguard Anticheat coming to a League of Legends near you, it's worth knowing more about how it works and why it isn't the saviour you might think it is. We discuss the history of cheating, and why Anticheat never seems to work properly. GRRM has some things to say about toxicity and the AntiFan. The AntiFan is a creature of hatred, dedicated …

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Apple's Malicious Compliance, Brains In Jars and Nolan's Big Fat Enormous Movies 59:43

3M ago59:43

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The EU has made some demands of Apple, and Apple has complied in the barest possible manner. They're still screwing devs over, and we're not happy about it. Brains in jars have been a staple of sci-fi for decades. They're a step closer with the latest research into keeping brains functioning without a body. We're a bit worried about the implication…

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Suing to Save Your Games, Robot Avatars and The Oscars Nominations 44:26

3M ago44:26

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This week, a moderately famous Youtuber made waves with a plan to sue game developers for shutting down games. Ross Scott wants to fight the You Will Own Nothing future and he's starting with The Crew. He's taking a big step to securing consumer rights and we can't wait to see how it goes. Soon, even factory workers will be able to work from home u…

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You Won't Own Ubisoft Games, AI Coming For Your Jobs And The ProVenom Snakebite Treatment 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Ubisoft don't want you to feel comfortable owning games. We think we speak for all of us when we say we're already comfortable not owning Ubisoft games. AI are coming for the translator's jobs. Is the human touch compatible with artistic integrity? Scientists are always working on the next big thing, but sometimes it backfires. This time, the antiv…

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WE ARE BACKKKKKK!!!!!!! 46:46

3M ago46:46

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The Nerds are back! This week on Nerds Amalgamated we're joined by our friend BPM to discuss the SAG-AFTRA AI deal, the Golden Globes and using magic as medicine. DJ – Golden Globes 2024 Recap - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/golden-globes-2024-winners-list/103291446 Professor – SAG-AFTRA AI Backflip - https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/sag-…

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Cumbria 26:10

10M ago26:10

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What do Beatrix Potter, Helen Skelton, Stan Laurel and Melvin Bragg have in common? Apart from being a top-tier dinner party combo, you’ll have to listen to the latest episode to find out… Welcome to Cumbria! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cornwall 19:51

10M ago19:51

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What do Gordon Ramsey, Rick Stein, Dawn French and Helen Glover have in common? Apart from being a pretty average Abba tribute band, you’ll have to carry on listening to find out. Welcome to Cornwall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Cheshire 16:43

10M ago16:43

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What do Lewis Carol, Daniel Craig, Alan Turing, cheese and a pigeon have in common? Well, apart from being a pretty epic fever-dream you’ll have to listen in to find out! Welcome to Cheshire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Cambridgeshire 14:52

11M ago14:52

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What do David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Douglas Adams and Charles Darwin have in common? Well, apart from being a pretty decent fantasy dinner party team, you’ll have to listen on to find out! This county is a verdant land of rolling hills, lush meadows, and shimmering waterways; a place of beauty and tranquillity. Here, the gentle …

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Buckinghamshire 15:51

11M ago15:51

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What do Ross Kemp, James Cordon and Prince Micheal of Kent all have in common? Well, I assume they’re not part of a really niche ‘Naked Twister’ tag team but to find out you’ll have to stay tuned to this week’s episode! Welcome to Counting Down The Counties, where this week I'm talking about... Buckinghamshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Bristol 12:03

11M ago12:03

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What do Chocolate Eggs, Banksy and hot air balloons have in common? Apart from being a really weird weekend (or brilliant, depending on your outlook), you’ll have to stay tuned to find out! Welcome to the next episode of 'Counting Down The Counties' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Berkshire 9:19

11M ago9:19

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What do Cox’s Apples, Oscar Wilde and Eton College all have in common? Besides being the world's oddest quiz team, you’ll have to stay listening to find out! Today, we’re going to talk about... Berkshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Bedfordshire 8:16

11M ago8:16

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What do Clangers, King Canute and Catherine of Aragon all have in common? Well, apart from probably being a banging night at the pub, you’ll have to keep listening to find out! @PodcastCounties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Mark Thomas

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Introduction to Counting Down the Counties 1:18

11M ago1:18

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Welcome to this introduction to my new podcast, "Counting Down the Counties", where I’ll start with a very long list of counties in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and in each episode I’ll choose a county and give you some facts, historical anecdotes and general fun knowledge of that particular county. See you in the first episode? counting…

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236 – Eurovision Song Contest 2023 1:43:57

11M ago1:43:57

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It's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeeear! We take a break from our hiatus to bring you our annual recap of the Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Lauren have Some Thoughts about this year's entrants, and we hope you do too. Later, enjoy some questions from "I Wrote a Quiz (Postcards from the Edge)." . . . [Music: 1) Frau Holle, “Ascending S…

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Jessica Willis: Founder And CEO Of PocketNest 16:29

1y ago16:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Willis, the founder and CEO of Pocketnest, to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey in the financial literacy space. Jessica shares valuable insights on the most common financial mistakes young people make and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. She also offers her experience and tips on ca…

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Josh Jones: Co-Founder Of Gondola Ventures And Venture Capital Strategist 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

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If people can live comfortably on basic income alone, the market and the entire world would be much better. Josh Jones is a champion of this belief, stressing how the US government should focus more on increasing wages instead of distributing vouchers. Joining David Metz, the Co-Founder of Gondola Ventures discusses how to make money through invest…

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Brianna Rhue: Co-Founder Of Dr. Contact Lens, TechifEYE And Myopia Patrol 19:07

1+ y ago19:07

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The healthcare industry typically falls short of providing a quality patient-centric experience. Unfortunately, this pushes many people to consult Dr. Google instead of actually seeing a physician. David Metz discusses possible solutions to this alarming situation with Dr. Brianna Rhue, Co-Founder of Dr. Contact Lens, TechifEYE and Myopia Patrol. S…

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235 – CHEE2EALONG, Part Deux 1:28:50

1+ y ago1:28:50

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For our season 2 finale, please join us on a sequel to everyone's favorite multisensory podcast experience: CHEESEALONG, Part Deux! To eat along with us as you learn, you will want to procure: Gjetost, Roquefort, smoked (or unsmoked) pepper jack, and Parmigiano Reggiano. [We also recommend some fresh or dried fruit, jam, crackers, and nuts to round…

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Harry Campbell: The Rideshare Guy 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

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Just when apps like Uber/Lyft started taking off and no one really had any idea what it was, one man saw an opportunity and made the most out of it. Harry Campbell is the owner/founder of The Rideshare Guy. In his chat with David Metz, Harry shares how he went from aerospace engineer to starting a blog to help rideshare drivers navigate their new g…

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234 – The Sorceress Who Left Too Soon 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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Today, learn all about an accomplished female Mexican surrealist (--no, not that one). In this episode, Lauren paints a portrait of Remedios Varo, and later, gives us a quiz about artist’s biopics! . . . [Music: 1) Meydän, "Surreal Forest," 2018. Courtesy of Meydän, CC BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, …

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233 – The World’s Most Traveled Girl 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

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What was your first job at age 16? Was it... A) bagging groceries, B) making pizzas, C) babysitting, or D) driving an automobile (that you would repair yourself when it broke down) across five continents while filming your journey for travelogue movies? This episode, Julia shines a headlight on the incredible Aloha Wanderwell, "the world's most tra…

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Shelli Taylor: CEO Of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 21:05

1+ y ago21:05

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232 – Urban Hermits 1:06:45

1+ y ago1:06:45

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Haven’t you ever just wanted to shut yourself away with all of your books and collectibles and piles of newspapers and old food...? Well, today’s episode is for you! Lauren walks us through the weird and wild world of a few infamous "urban hermits." Later, take a quiz on some other famous eccentrics! . . . [Music: 1) HoliznaCC0, "Recluse," 2022. Co…

1+ y ago52:02

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Let's journey across the pond to learn all about the Bloomsbury Group-- a sordid literary and artistic crew who "lived in squares, painted in circles, and loved in triangles." [They make the Algonquin Round Table seem like a bunch of amateurs.] But our REAL focus is on feminist author Virginia Woolf. Later, enjoy a quiz called "In Bloom"! . . . [Mu…

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